from ALLOYCE KIMBUNGA in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Tanzania Bureau
DAR-ES-SALAAM, (CAJ News) – VODACOM M-Pesa Tanzania has partnered with PayPal to enable customers to seamlessly transfer funds between their PayPal accounts and M-Pesa wallets through the M-Pesa Super App.
The partnership is expected to strengthen access to global digital financial services for Tanzanians participating in international commerce, freelance work and online business activities.
Through the integration, eligible M-Pesa customers will be able to deposit funds directly into their PayPal accounts and withdraw money from PayPal into their M-Pesa wallets securely and conveniently.
The service is designed to simplify cross-border transactions for freelancers, software developers, entrepreneurs, content creators, gig economy workers and other digitally connected users.
The collaboration comes amid growing demand for efficient international payment solutions as more Tanzanians engage in remote work, digital services and global online trade.
Acting M-Pesa Director, Tulisindo Mlupilo, said the partnership reflected the company’s commitment to innovation and financial inclusion.
“Digital connectivity is creating more opportunities for Tanzanians to participate in the global economy, whether through freelancing, online business, content creation or cross-border commerce,” Mlupilo said.
“Through this partnership with PayPal, we are making it easier for our customers to send, receive, deposit and access funds across platforms with greater convenience and confidence.”
Otto Williams, Senior Vice President and Regional Head for the Middle East and Africa at PayPal, said the partnership would improve interoperability and simplify international transactions for Tanzanian customers.
“Across the world, we are seeing continued growth in digital commerce and remote work participation,” Williams said.
“By enabling easier transfer of funds between PayPal and M-Pesa through account linking, this partnership will help create a more seamless and convenient cross-border payment experience for customers in Tanzania.”
Customers will access the service through the M-Pesa Super App by linking their PayPal accounts to M-Pesa wallets via a guided onboarding process.
Vodacom said further information regarding transaction limits, onboarding procedures and timelines would be shared through official customer communication channels.
– CAJ News